"Middle Eastern Music for Hammered Dulcimer" goes beyond the stereotypes of genies and Aladdin's lamp to illuminate the entire treasure trove of Middle Eastern music. The collection brings you the full bounty of the region: over 35 classical compositions, well-known folk tunes, and modern popular compositions by 'Abd al-Wahab, the Rahbani brothers, and other stars of the Arab world. In addition to the tunes, the book gives substantial information on traditional performance practices, common musical forms, and the unique qualities that define Middle Eastern music. Rhythmic patterns, semitones, modes, accompaniment, and improvisation in a Middle Eastern style are discussed in detail. There are numerous diagrams that explain Middle Eastern modes, and how to bring them to life on your Western dulcimer. Appropriate for players at any level.

‘Ala Daluna      
Ah Ya Zayn      
Al Bulbul      
Al-Hilwa Di      
Ayyub      
Darij Saba      
Dulab Bayyati      
Dulab Hijaz      
Dulab Rast      
Dulab Saba      
Fuq al-Nakhl      
Havassi      
Ihna Masreen      
Linda Linda      
Longa Farah Faza      
Longa Hijaz Kar (The Sheikh of Araby)      
Longa Nahawand      
Longa Shahnaz      
Mandra      
Miserlou      
Qatati Sagheera      
Rompi Rompi      
Sama’i Firhafez      
Sama’i Rast      
Samra ya Samra      
Ya Binat Iskandaria      
Ya Salat i-Zayn